UCLA Club Sports

Head Coach: Richard Rucker
  Background:
Coach Rucker has over 30 years of experience in coaching Track and Field. He has coached at Taft High School, Cleveland High School, and started the track program at Milken Community High School in 2003. These programs saw multiple athletes go on to compete at the NCAA level. The Milken program resulted in multiple Ivy League scholarships. Coach Rucker trained Jeshua Anderson while at Taft High School, who became the world record holder for High School 300m Hurdles in 2007 and then to be the most decorated NCAA 400m Hurdler in NCAA history at Washington State. His 14 year tenure at Taft High School saw 31 City Champions, 3 City Team titles, and State Champions in the 100m, 200m, 400m, and 110 High Hurdles. Coach Rucker was also Coach of the Year in 2007, LA Daily News Coach of the Year in 2011 as well as USATF Western Regional Coach of the Year. He coached 12 National All-Americans from UCLA Club Track, including a 2025 National Champion.

Focus:
Sprints, hurdles, jumps


 

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Head Distance Coach: Terrence Williams

Background:
Terrence Williams has dedicated his life to sports, both as a competitor and a coach. He is a SoCal native, starting his track career at Orange High School out of Orange County, and eventually committing to UCLA as a Division 1 Track & Field athlete. As a track and field athlete, he achieved remarkable success, including being a four-time NCAA Division I All-American, a National Champion in the distance-medley relay and the 4x400m relay, and a 2004 Olympic trials competitor. He would then go on to sign his first pro contract with Adidas, where he competed as a 400m and 800m runner with the athletic brand. Returning to UCLA, Terrence is excited to reconnect with the school and its athletic programs. This has been a very full circle moment for him, as he has seen UCLA at many points throughout its athletic history. He enjoys being on the track again, feeling like Drake Stadium is one of his homes away from home. He's especially interested in working with distance runners, impressed by their talent, and eager to help them excel. With his experience and genuine passion for sports, Terrence is ready to support the team and help them compete at a high level.

Focus: 
Distance



Assistant Distance Coach: Noah Ballard

Background:
Coach Noah is a former member of Club Track from 2018 to 2024 while getting his bachelor's and master's in mechanical engineering. He has been coaching track and cross country at the high school level since the beginning of 2022 as Coach Terrence Williams's assistant, after training with him for many years prior. He is now the high school cross country head coach at Campbell Hall.





Focus: 
Distance